Manish Pandey is a specialist batsman from India playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 7.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Manish Pandey has scored 709 runs across 39 matches at an average of 44.31 (SR 126.16). Best score: 79*. In ODIs, Manish Pandey has scored 566 runs across 29 matches at an average of 33.29 (SR 92.79), with 1 century and 2 half-centuries. Best score: 104*.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 39 | 709 | 44.31 | 126.16 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — |
| ODI | 29 | 566 | 33.29 | 92.79 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 32 | 16 | 709 | 79* | 44.31 | 126.16 | 3 | 0 | 49 | 19 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Manish Pandey is a specialist batsman representing Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, priced at 7.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 7 matches this IPL season, Manish Pandey has scored 187 fantasy points: 27 a game, at 24.9 points per credit. The median specialist batsman in the pool returns 39 a game, so Manish Pandey is 31% below the position across 225 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR v DC24 May 2026 | 25 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| KKR v MI20 May 2026 | 45 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 96 |
| KKR v GT16 May 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| RCB v KKR13 May 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| DC v KKR8 May 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Over the last 5 games, Manish Pandey is averaging 35 fantasy points, against 27 for the season. Most recently: 45. Best of the run was 96.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Manish Pandey's last 7 fixtures, 8% of CricketDream teams started Manish Pandey and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Manish Pandey averaged 27 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚠️ 27 a game at 7.5 Cr, 24.9 points per credit. The median specialist batsman returns 39 a game. Behind the position at this price.
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🧠MANISH PANDEY TRIVIA
- Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2014 title against which team in a last-ball thriller?
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Kings XI Punjab - Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) reached the IPL final in 2014 but lost by three wickets to which team?
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Manish Pandey play for in 2026?▾
Manish Pandey is a batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders.
What are Manish Pandey's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Manish Pandey has 187 fantasy points from 7 matches, an average of 27 per game, or 24.9 points per credit at 7.5 Cr.
Is Manish Pandey a good captain pick?▾
Manish Pandey averages 27 points a game, which is low for a captain. Most managers will find a higher-scoring option.
What are Manish Pandey's international cricket career stats?▾
Manish Pandey has international career data across T20I, ODI. Manish Pandey's best batting format is T20I: 709 runs in 39 matches with a batting average of 44.31.
How many T20I runs has Manish Pandey scored in international cricket?▾
Manish Pandey has scored 709 runs in 39 T20I matches, averaging 44.31 at a strike rate of 126.16. Highest score: 79*.
How many ODI runs has Manish Pandey scored in international cricket?▾
Manish Pandey has scored 566 runs in 29 ODI matches, averaging 33.29 at a strike rate of 92.79, including 1 century and 2 half-centuries in ODIs. Highest score: 104*.
How does Manish Pandey's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Manish Pandey averages 27 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 44.31 in T20Is.
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